LARGO — Instead of facing fines, some residents whose homes are in need of repairs could be getting relief.

The Largo Police Department will add a little spark to its fleet when it soon becomes the first agency in the Tampa Bay area to use all-electric motorcycles.

LARGO — City commissioners on Jan. 5 approved paying $1.44 million to purchase five properties on the 400 block of West Bay Drive that they hope one day will be the new home of City Hall.

The 500 and 600 blocks of West Bay Drive have been empty for about 18 months as an ambitious project to construct a mixed-use development has foundered over lack of financing. After a long search, the developer has now found an investor in a new project that could include as many as 300 apartments.

LARGO — Commissioners gave initial approval Dec. 15 to new rules that officials say could help the city crack down on nuisance animals.

LARGO — After more than a year of work and research, city leaders decided they won’t follow the same path as Hillsborough and Pasco counties, which recently banned the retail sale of dogs and cats.

LARGO — After years of discussions and planning, a roughly $5 million project to improve West Bay Drive for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists is finally taking shape.

A ride down Rosery Road looks and feels much different than it used to, and it’s taken a lot of time and money to make it happen.

LARGO — In September, city commissioners gave the green light for construction to begin on a $2.2 million project to improve the portion of the Pinellas Trail at West Bay Drive.

LARGO — As one new apartment complex on Clearwater-Largo Road opens, it appears another one just across the street is likely on the way.

City commissions and councils around Pinellas County met for the first time since the Nov. 3 general election this past week, and some new faces made their first appearance with their respective boards. 

LARGO — This has been a tough year for small businesses, but five will end it on a high note after capturing the annual Best of Largo awards.

LARGO — When city leaders first discussed building a new City Hall downtown, the preliminary cost estimate was about $25 million.

LARGO — In a world left in the shadows of coronavirus, one little boy’s story has proven to be a silver lining for teachers and students at Anona Elementary in Largo.

LARGO — City commissioners unanimously voted Oct. 20 to approve a $430,000 contract with an architect that could provide short- and long-term benefits for Largo Fire Rescue.

LARGO — The new school year has brought a variety of hurdles for teachers and students to navigate — masks, socially-distanced classrooms and virtual learning, just to name a few.

LARGO — More than a year of effort has paid off for a neighborhood that hoped to lower its speed limits.

LARGO — A Miami-area developer has proposed building a new affordable housing complex off Seminole Boulevard in Largo and is also looking for city, county, state and federal support to help make it happen.

LARGO — In the race for City Commission seat 3, challenger Eric Gerard says Largo needs to take a more aggressive role in being a leader in Pinellas County. Incumbent Curtis Holmes says the results from his leadership speak for themselves. Voters will decide Nov. 3 which message resonates more.

LARGO — For more than four years, city officials have discussed a pair of West Bay Drive projects that aimed to establish an identity for the downtown area of Largo.

LARGO — A change in the city’s code regarding affordable housing has cleared the path for a Habitat for Humanity development in northwest Largo.

LARGO — City leaders got a glimpse at the future of the new City Hall on Sept. 8 when architectural firm ASD|SKY presented its preferred locations and designs along West Bay Drive.

Dreary weather caused by a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico couldn’t dampen the spirits of a single mother of six children as she received the keys to a new house courtesy of Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties.

LARGO — The end is in sight for two long-awaited road projects in Largo.

LARGO — Residents are going to notice their sewer bills go up each of the next three years after city commissioners voted 6-1 to approve a series of rate hikes Sept. 1.

LARGO — Thanks to Panther Pals reading volunteers of Largo's Ridgecrest Elementary School, youngsters of the Ridgecrest/Rainbow Village communities now have their own Little Free Library.

LARGO — Lana Sandlin has been participating in the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes ever since she moved to the Largo area more than 40 years ago.

LARGO — Just over a year ago, city leaders banned the sale and distribution of several single-use plastic items on city property.

LARGO — For much of this year, construction of a $522,000 project at what is known as the triangle property at the corner or West Bay Drive and Seminole Boulevard went somewhat pear-shaped.

LARGO — The pandemic has slowed or even shuttered many businesses, but it doesn’t appear to be hampering redevelopment opportunities in Largo.

"Life is winning." That's the message Vice President Mike Pence sounded Wednesday afternoon while speaking to members of the Susan B. Anthony List, a national pro-life group, at Starkey Road Baptist Church in Largo.

LARGO — For the second consecutive time, Mayor Woody Brown and Commissioner Jamie Robinson won’t have to sweat out an election.

LARGO — A project to build 16 townhomes in downtown Largo got a boost July 21 when city leaders authorized staff to negotiate a $160,000 incentive agreement with the local developer.

LARGO — Ever since the death of George Floyd and the ensuing protests, calls have grown louder to shift funding from police departments to social service programs that offer help to those in need. Safely helping people with mental health problems has been one of the biggest needs in Pinellas…